Sherida Bonton, a mother of 4, lately fulfilled her dream of opening a tea and spice shop named Flavour Spice and Tea in La Mesa, California. Bonton expressed her excitement and gratitude for lastly getting capable to open her shop, admitting that she had issues about irrespective of whether she would have sufficient solutions to fill the retailer. The shop capabilities a wide selection of spices that line an complete wall.

Flavour Spice and Tea took more than a vacant storefront at the corner of La Mesa Boulevard and Jackson Drive, partially thanks to a grant plan provided by the City of La Mesa. The plan, identified as the La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator System (LEAP), aims to assistance new restaurant, retail, and other corporations by supplying up to $20,000 in funding. Bonton applied for the plan and was fortunate sufficient to grow to be a recipient.

The City of La Mesa, in partnership with the East County EDC, is determined to lower industrial house vacancies in the neighborhood whilst simultaneously supporting entrepreneurs in establishing brick-and-mortar corporations. As a outcome of the plan, seven entrepreneurs, like Bonton, have effectively secured leases for storefronts. The City requires pride in the accomplishments of these folks and appears forward to the good effect their corporations will have on the neighborhood.

Flavour Spice and Tea will be celebrating its grand opening on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., inviting the public to discover and practical experience their wide variety of tea and spices.